Heated guide track for a press machine for manufacturing a strip
US12172204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2007/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A press machine includes a frame, a punch die supported by the frame, a guide track supported by the frame, and a heater coupled to the guide track. The punch die is driven through a punch stroke to punch a strip advanced through the press machine at a punch zone. The guide track has a guide rail forming a guide channel configured to receive the strip. The guide channel is aligned with the punch zone to guide the strip to the punch zone. The heater heats the guide rail to an elevated operating temperature. The guide rail is used for conduction heating of the strip as the strip passes through the guide track.
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